Psychology gives us the tools to investigate and understand human thought, action and behaviour.

Combining a scientific approach, with the ability to think creatively, it's a subject that builds strong practical skills that are essential for success in the workplace.

Psychology graduates now work in every area of society, using their numeracy, IT literacy, communication and problem-solving capabilities to add value in their professions.

Why UWE Bristol?

BSc(Hons) Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), so you'll get the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) alongside your degree. That's the initial recognised standard you need to become a practising psychologist.

Built around the core BPS curriculum, the course will help you apply academic knowledge to real-world situations learning from internationally-recognised researchers and practitioners.

Mentored by a personal tutor, you'll undertake work-based learning, have the opportunity to go on a placement, and participate in research projects. In your final year, you will complete an independent research project in an area of your interest.

If you choose to do a placement, you'll spend a year working in a public, private or voluntary sector organisation between your second and final year.

Where can it take me?

The transferable skills and industry experience you'll gain will make you attractive to a wide range of employers.

You could take your skills into healthcare, law enforcement, finance, IT, research, government, education, the creative industries or the legal sector.

You'll have the confidence, communication and team-working skills to make a positive impact in any organisation.

Watch: The learning and teaching experience

Accreditations and partnerships:

Content

The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.

Year zero (foundation year)

All Foundation Year students study together and will take four compulsory modules covering introductions to Sociology, Criminology, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, and university level academic and study skills.

This will ensure that you have the necessary grounding across all the social science disciplines, enabling you to develop a range of perspectives that will enrich your learning at Year one and beyond.

You will study:

Essentials of Academic Practice

Exploring the Social World and the Problems of Crime

From Plato to Nato

People and Social Science.

You normally need to pass your foundation year before going into Year one.

Year one

You will study:

Introduction to Psychology

Research Design and Analysis 1

Psychology in Action

Critical Thinking (Psychology)

Interpersonal Psychology.

Year two

You will study:

Research Design and Analysis 2

Identities in Psychology

Mind, Brain and Development

Developing Self and Society.

Placement year (if applicable)

If you study on the five year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work or study placement after Year two.

Depending on which you choose, you'll either complete a placement learning or learning and development module.

See the Placements and Fees sections for more information.

Final year

You will study:

Psychology Project

Plus six optional modules from:

Advanced Developmental Psychology: Theory and Practice

Applied Developmental Psychology

Clinical Aspects of Mental Health

Cognitive Neuropsychology

Constructing Gender in Society

Forensic Psychology

Health Psychology in Practice

Human Sexuality

Methods in Neuroscience

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurophysiology and Brain Imaging

Principles of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Psychological Perspectives on Political Violence

Psychology and Social Justice

Psychology in the Community

Psychology of Addiction

Psychology of Appearance and Embodiment

Psychology of Consciousness

Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Psychology of Work, Business and Organizations

Psychopharmocology

The Arts and Mental Health.

You can study psychology at UWE Bristol as either a major or minor accredited course, with criminology, sociology or law. If psychology is the major subject, you'll receive the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC).

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Engage with learning materials, and other students and staff, through this online system - submitting assignments online, taking quizzes, and accessing blogs, videos, podcasts and discussion boards.

Our lecturers incorporate their research into their teaching. Participate in student and staff research projects through our faculty research centres such as the Psychological Sciences Research Group and the internationally- renowned Centre for Appearance Research.

Percentage of time you'll spend in different learning activities, each year:

Year

Scheduled learning and teaching study

Independent study

Placement study

% check

0

24%

76%

0%

100%

1

25%

75%

0%

100%

2

21%

74%

5%

100%

3

19%

81%

0%

100%

Study time

You'll have at least 12 hours of teaching and related activities each week.

Assessment

We'll assess you using coursework, such as essays, journal articles, book reviews, research reports, literature reviews, computer-based tests, personal reflective journals and group presentations. We'll also use controlled assessments such as unseen and seen examinations, timed assignments, and group and individual presentations.

Professional accreditation

This a professional course accredited by The British Psychological Society which means you'll receive their Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). This is the initial recognised standard you need to become a practising psychologist.

Placements

Students who go on work experience tend to graduate with better degrees. Experience also hones your skills, industry knowledge and professional network, making you a sought after graduate.

In Year two, you'll undertake a work-based learning project, supervised by a member of academic staff as part of the Developing of Self and Society module.

You'll have the opportunity to gain work experience and apply your psychological expertise in a real setting. In your final year, you'll also tackle an independent research project relating to your interests and future career aspirations.

If you choose the five year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work or study placement after Year two.

You'll get help to find a placement and support throughout from department staff and our award-winning careers service.

Study year abroad

You'll also have opportunities to study overseas on courses that are taught in English and are relevant to your degree. The study year abroad is not a paid placement.

Our specialist psychology labs include EEG labs, a sport and exercise lab and interview rooms that are available to psychology students for their own research. We also have modern computing facilities with qualitative and quantitative statistical and specialist software for psychology including SPSS, NVivo, SuperLab and E-prime.

Carry out psychological experiments, using the latest technology and analytical instrumentation, supported by dedicated psychology technicians.

Careers / Further study

BSc(Hons) Psychology gives you the strong blend of knowledge, skills and experience essential for a career as a chartered psychologist.

As a well-organised, confident communicator, with excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities, you'll also be well suited to careers in healthcare, law enforcement, finance, IT, research, government, education, the creative industries or the legal sector.

Indicative Additional Costs

Supplementary fee information

Your overall entitlement to funding is based on how long the course is that you're registered on. Standard funding is allocated based on the standard number of years that your course lasts, plus one additional year.

You'll apply for funding each year that you study and Student Finance will take into account how long the course is in each year that you apply. So if you register for the five year course and then transfer to the four year course, the number of years you can apply for funding will change. Student Finance will reassess your funding based on how many years you have been in study, not just those years for which you received student finance.

Always seek advice before taking any action that may have implications for your funding.

Typical offers

Tariff points: 48

GCSE: For all applicants, Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Please note the University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.

A-level subjects: Science AS or A2. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level.

Specific subjects: Science at GCSE, A or AS-Level.

Relevant subjects: Maths

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: To include six units in a science subject.

Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma, to include level three credits in Science.

Baccalaureate IB: A pass in a higher level science subject.

Entry requirements

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.

Students who expect to achieve a higher tariff score may also be interested in our BSc(Hons) Psychology course.

If you are an international student your route of study for this degree is through UWE Bristol's International College which, upon successful completion to the required level and with good attendance, guarantees entry to Year one of the degree.

Offer types

If you have not received your exam results, your offer from UWE Bristol will be conditional and will be subject to you achieving the tariff points/grades required for your course.

If you have already satisfied the academic entry requirements of your chosen course, you are likely to be made an unconditional offer. Please note that UWE Bristol will only make unconditional offers if you have already achieved your qualifications.

To make sure our applicants are academically prepared for when they start their studies at UWE Bristol, we do not make unconditional offers to those that are still studying their Level 3 qualifications (such as A-levels, BTEC, Access or equivalent). We hope that this will encourage our applicants to value their academic achievements as much as we do.

If you receive an offer for this course, you may be invited to attend an Offer Holder Day in February or March. These are a great opportunity to find out what it's really like to study here. You'll experience taster lectures or workshops, meet your course tutors, current students and other offer holders.

How to apply

UCAS Extra: We welcome applications through UCAS Extra for this course between 25 February and 4 July 2019. We aim to give you a response to your application within 21 days.